Marx’s concept of ______ refers to how capitalism reifies relationships, or forces people primarily to interact with one another through the exchange of goods and services.

a. alienation
b. fetishism of commodities
c. objectification
d. species being


b. fetishism of commodities

Sociology

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Which two conditions distinguish gender from ethnic discrimination?

a. differential socialization and domestic burdens b. segregation and discrimination c. discrimination and stereotypes d. prejudices and discrimination e. none of the above

Sociology

Marital commitments may last longer than those of unmarried couples because: a. married people are happier

b. norms and structural constraints compensate for the lack of personal satisfaction. c. structural constraints do not apply to marriage. d. married people are more satisfied with their relationships.

Sociology

Which of the following is true regarding actions by the Exxon Corporation after the 1989 Valdez disaster?

A. Ultimately, Exxon settled the case and awarded each plaintiff close to $100,000. B. Exxon solicited anthropologists to do research on jury deliberations. C. Exxon offered research money for sociologists doing research on jury deliberations. D. Due to the controversy, none of the research funded by Exxon was published in peer-reviewed journals.

Sociology

The most common sexually transmitted disease, one which affects the eyes and lungs, is ________.

A. syphilis B. genital herpes C. gonorrhea D. chlamydia

Sociology